Tag: street rod

CAST STAINLESS EXHAUST MANIFOLDS FOR LS

CAST STAINLESS EXHAUST MANIFOLDS FOR LS

Speedway Motors has developed a very cool option for chanelling exhaust gases out of an LS street rod engine: stainless steel Tru-Ram® LS1 Exhaust Manifolds. Made of high grade stainless steel, Tru-Ram® LS1 Exhaust Manifolds combine the reduced noise level and low maintenance of a cast manifold with the excellent flow characteristics and dramatic performance [...]

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DECISIONS, DECISIONS: WHICH ENGINE IS NEXT?

DECISIONS, DECISIONS: WHICH ENGINE IS NEXT?

We’ve done a handful of project engines. What should we choose as the focal point of our next build?   by Mike Mavrigian   Ever since I asked our readers for their suggestions regarding our next engine build project, the response has been overwhelming. The suggestions have included a hi-po build of a Ford 4.6L [...]

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DART 427W, PART 1

DART 427W, PART 1

STROKIN’ THE DART WINDSOR Our current engine project begins with a 351W block and increasing displacement to a whopping 427 CID.   Text & photos by Mike Mavrigian   The Dart 351W iron-alloy block is available in either a 9.200” (standard Cleveland) or 9.500” deck height. We opted for the 9.5” deck.    This project [...]

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STREET/RACE FUEL PUMP FOR UP TO 800 HP

STREET/RACE FUEL PUMP FOR UP TO 800 HP

    Weldon has upgraded the 600-A electric fuel pump with -10 inlet and outlet ports and fitted it with revised end caps. Its bigger ports allow the pump to draw more fuel, to deliver more fuel, and to do this at reduced amperage draw.  The 600-A was previously equipped with a -8 inlet port [...]

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